[Candor7]

I have absolute confidence in my own patriotism, and also know that diplomacy depends on a thorough understanding of how a national culture perceives the actions of our head of state.

I am a professional in that regard,

I owe no apology to anyone for being a conservative inter cultural professional.

And I do not really cotton to the political correctness that you might feel important, I opt for accuracy.Accurate communication has nothing to do with "caring" what "they" think of us.It has to do with making sure we have a positive and mutually beneficual reationship, which BTW, we have had for a long time, up until now.Obama destroys that.

Good luck to you.

[Vermont Lt]

I think you may have misunderstood my use you “they” and “you.” My comment, although addressed to you, was not intended as a comment regarding your thoughts. In fact, I found your post to be most informational.

No, my use of THEY was more rhetorical.

I am sorry if the intent was misdirected.